prescription drug

noun

Synonyms of prescription drugnext
: a drug that can be obtained only by means of a physician's prescription

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But this prescription drug is recommended only for five days of use. — David J. Neal, Miami Herald, 1 July 2026 The initiative could yield returns in the form of new prescription drugs or medical breakthroughs, which would help the state recoup its investment. — Ben Paviour, Sacbee.com, 30 June 2026 Flushing prescription drugs down the toilet can get absorbed into the local water and impact its quality. — Mallory Carra, The Spruce, 24 June 2026 Colorado finally has federal permission to start importing cheaper prescription drugs from Canada, but the state may not have any sellers to work with. — Meg Wingerter, Denver Post, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for prescription drug

Word History

First Known Use

1872, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of prescription drug was in 1872

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prescription drug

noun
: a drug that can be obtained only by means of a physician's prescription

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